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StackOverflow ads are not the same as typical ads that technical users tend to block - they are typically just simple text links to job offers. Additionally, SO
by lukepothier 9y ago
StackOverflow ads are not the same as typical ads that technical users tend to block - they are typically just simple text links to job offers. Additionally, SO has fantastic analytics on logged in users which would drive the cost per impression up - if you've ever filled out their developer survey, you've given them everything they need to sell employers very expensive targeted ads directed at you.
- brian-armstrong 9y agoI had to turn my ad blocker off to even see the ad you're referring to. Do you know of programmers who don't run ad blockers?
- lukepothier 9y agoOf course. I know even more who whitelist sites with ads that aren't overbearing.
- always_good 9y agoI have a hard time believing anybody actually goes "lemme turn off ads on this site to see how they are." It's just something people say they do online to feel good.
- skinnymuch 9y agoOf course. Are you saying all programmers run ad blockers? Just visit any [usually divisive] ad blocking Hacker News post and you'll see people who aren't blocking ads. Chances of none of them being developers is slim. Also I don't block ads. So that's one.